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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicCutTheClutter

Topic: CutTheClutter

Why the 18th Amendment has become a cause for irritation for the Pakistani Army

In episode 494 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how Imran Khan, despite being the chosen one, is being side-lined by the Pakistani Army.

The new reality of China-centric bipolar world order, and reasons behind Ladakh standoff

In episode 492 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the complex geopolitics behind the India-China border dispute, and how a new world order is emerging.

Covid test positivity rates, rising deaths indicate that India isn’t seeing the full picture

In episode 490 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into the Covid testing data of various states to see how the pandemic is playing out in these regions.

The HCQ study mess: How 3 Indian researchers put reputation of Lancet, NEJM at stake

In episode 489 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the controversial studies that were retracted after scientists around the world raised questions on its data accuracy.

Donald Trump is trying to polarise America on Left-Right lines. Here’s why

In episode 487 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how US President Donald Trump could benefit from the ongoing protests and riots over George Floyd's death in police custody.

China is on the defensive and has adopted ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy. Here’s what it means

In episode 485 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why China has become more aggressive towards other countries.

How Trump, Modi and a low price tag made 80-year-old HCQ a political hot potato

In episode 484 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how HCQ, touted as a promising preventive and treatment for Covid-19, became politicised.

Mumbai is now India’s national Covid epicentre, but it is not what New York City is to US

In episode 482 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Covid data from Maharashtra and Mumbai, which has become the epicentre of coronavirus in India.

India-China dispute: Why Trump’s offer makes no sense, and Nehru’s lost opportunity

In episode 481 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta lists out why Trump's offer to mediate between India and China is a classic case of 'begaani shaadi mein abdullah deewana'.

Zakaria report on China’s six-day long Covid coverup, and a hockey legend’s patriotism

In episode 479, Shekhar Gupta discusses the highlights of American journalist Fareed Zakaria's investigative report on a potential coverup of Covid-19 by China during the first outbreak.

On Camera

Severe Hyderabad internet outages make it an IT hub without the IT part

Many offices in Telangana have asked their employees to work from home because of heavy rainfall, but it has become impossible due to the internet outages.

‘Not just Russian oil, India tapped us along on trade deal,’ says US treasury secy Scott Bessent

New Delhi: The US is not worried about the rupee “becoming a reserve currency” given that it is at an all-time low versus the...

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.